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LONDON - Britain's top court on Friday ruled that drivers at US ride-hailing giant Uber are entitled to workers' rights, in a judgement with huge implications for the "gig economy".

By ITV News Multimedia Producer Kavita Patel But lawyers have said the ruling could leave Uber facing a hefty compensation bill, and have wider consequences for the gig economy. The gig economy, where people tend to work for more than one company as a contractor on a job-by-job basis, has faced fierce criticism from unions who say it is exploitative despite businesses citing flexibility as an advantage. There is likely to be a knock-on effect for other companies within the gig economy, an econ...

The British Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers are effectively employees and not independent contractors, a decision that severely challenges the ride-sharing companys operations there.

Britain

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Uber must classify its drivers as workers rather than self-employed, which could have wider consequences for the gig economy.

Uber has lost its legal battle after the Supreme Court ruled drivers should be classed as workers, not independent third-party contractors.

Uber has lost the final appeal in a long running UK legal battle over whether its drivers are self-employed or legally-recognized workers with all the attendant rights. The ruling could have big implications for its business model in the country.

Seven justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running fight between Uber operating companies and drivers on Friday.

Justices ruled on the latest round of a long-running fight between Uber operating companies and drivers.

THE Supreme Court has ruled against Uber and said that drivers should be classed as workers.